The Wasp — 1895 — page 673: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **theater criticism and reviews**, not political satire. It discusses several San Francisco theatrical productions of the era, including: - A musical adaptation of "Through the Rye" featuring John Drew - "The Orpheus Bill" at the Shipton Opera House - Reviews of performances by Tommy Leary and others The central illustration shows two figures from a comedy sketch called "Crimmins and Gore" at the Orpheus theater. The page includes photographs of performers like **Ferris Hartman** and **Colonel North**. The content focuses on entertainment, theatrical talent, and backstage gossip rather than political commentary. This represents the magazine's cultural coverage section alongside its satirical content elsewhere.